Old Route 8B over Robbs Creek
FairClosed to trafficHamilton County, New York · 4 Miles E of Speculator · Structure no. 000000003307520
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Route 8B over Robbs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Route 8B over Robbs Creek in Hamilton County, New York. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 14 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Route 8B over Robbs Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Route 8B over Robbs Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Old Route 8B over Robbs Creek carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Old Route 8B over Robbs Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Old Route 8B over Robbs Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.